constabulary

• Substantivo que designa o corpo organizado de policiais e agentes responsáveis por manter a ordem pública em uma determinada área. Refere-se ao conjunto da força policial de uma localidade ou região.

A noun referring to the organized body of police officers and constables responsible for maintaining law and order in a particular area.

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   The body of police officers and personnel responsible for maintaining law and order in a particular area.

   Força policial

   • The local constabulary was called to investigate the burglary.
   • He served in the constabulary for over thirty years.
   • The constabulary patrols the streets every night.

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